Ch D'Esclans Rock Angel Provence Rose 2023

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
Ch D'Esclans
Label Name:
 
Rock Angel Provence Rose
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côtes de Provence
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Cinsault, Vermentino (Rolle), Syrah, Carignan, Tibouren
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92–93 pts (2023), Falstaff 92 pts; widely reviewed in the 91–93 point range by international critics

Tasting Note
Delicate salmon-pink with aromas of strawberry, red currant, white peach, citrus zest and floral hints. Palate is rich and focused—red berries, saline minerality, subtle spice, creamy texture from oak, crisp acidity and a long silky finish.

Food Pairing
Seafood platters, grilled scallops, salade niçoise, roasted chicken, Provençal vegetables; sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai grilled fish, light Korean BBQ, spicy Sichuan prawns.

Production Method
Made primarily by the saignée method; cold fermentation in stainless steel with partial oak/barrel maturation to add texture; bottled young to preserve freshness.

Vineyard Info
Château d'Esclans: a 19th‑century Provençal estate relaunched by Sacha Lichine; part of the LVMH/Moët Hennessy portfolio since 2019; specialist in premium Provence rosés.